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Patent GB-2213990-A (GB)
Title: Three position switch
Inventor: LAM HIN MING
IPC: H01H3/58
Filed: 1987-12-18
Abstract: A three position switch has a manually operable slider (7) which operates actuating members (3, 6) controlling respectively an on-off switch portion (2) and a slide switch portion (1). As the slider (7) moves from a first position (Figure 1a) to a second position (Figure 1b) it moves only the actuating member (3) to turn on the on-off switch. Movement of the slider to a third position (Figure 1c) moves only the second slide actuating member (6) from a "lo" to a "hi" position. Movement of the slider back to the first position, firstly moves the second actuating member (6) to the "lo" position (Figure 1d) and then the first actuating member (3) to the off position (Figures 1e and 1a). The slides (7) engages the actuating members (3, 6) via keyhole slots (10, 11), each having a pair of arms (18a, 18b; 19a, 19b) that are held together by posts (8 or 9) or allowed to flex apart. The former action entrains the associated actuating member, while the latter leaves the member behind. The on-off switch (2) can be a waterproof toggle switch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214607-A (GB)
Title: Suspension bumper
Inventor: REAST JOHN BOLLAND
IPC: B60G7/04
Filed: 1988-01-26
Abstract: A suspension bumper (10) for the suspension system of a vehicle comprises a spring assister (12) of polyurethane or other suitable elastomeric material having walls (16) defining a substantially hollow cylinder (17), and a base (18) substantially closing one end (20) of the hollow cylinder, the base having an aperture (22) therethrough; and a bump stop (14) of rubber or other suitable elastomeric material which can be positioned inside the hollow cylinder to engage the inner surface (48) of the base, the bump stop being secured to one end of a longitudinally extending shank (36) which can pass through the aperture (22) for securing the spring assister and the bump stop to the vehicle (42). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214629-A (GB)
Title: Gas burner assembly
Inventor: KAY ARTHUR SELWYN
IPC: F24H1/20
Filed: 1988-08-31
Abstract: The assembly comprises a casing 13 providing ducting connecting a blower or suction fan 12 and a gas burner 11, with an air inlet 16, and a gas inlet 17 in the region of the blower or suction fan, or downstream of the latter but upstream of the gas burner. The gas inlet may be direct into the blower fan, centrally of the blower fan, or above or below centre, or it may be disposed tangentially to the casing between the blower or suction fan and the gas burner to provide swirling gas/air mixing effect thus providing a uniform gas/air mixture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227718-A (GB)
Title: Control of content and format in accordance with identity of substrate in selective printing
Inventor: MONRO R PHILIP
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 1988-11-22
Abstract: A selective printer for filling in preprinted forms is controlled in association with a sensor which detects coded marks on the form stock, the format and content of the selectively printed matter being adapted to the nature of the selected form. As described (Fig 3) the form stock may include a variety of different successive forms, each identified by a code mark (12). In use, the printer may search for the particular form required for an item; print the item in the format dictated by the form; and then cancel the code mark on the filled form. The invention enables a plurality of different but related documents to be prepared in respect of a transaction without the necessity of either a plurality of machines or a change of form stock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222457-A (GB)
Title: Flowmeters working on the coriolis principle
Inventor: BACK-PEDERSEN ANDREAS
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 1989-08-25
Abstract: In a flowmeter working on the Coriolis principle, measuring-tube bight portions are arranged one above the other. There is a continuous fall from one end of each bight portion (7, 8) to the other. The two measuring-tube bight portions are connected in series. In that way, automatic emptying of the flowmeter is possible when changing to a different liquid to be measured. The tubes are mounted within block members 3, 6. 
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Patent GB-2239430-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose trailer having an arrangement to facilitate loading
Inventor: FRIENDSHIP ROBERT DOUGLAS
IPC: B60P1/64
Filed: 1989-10-24
Abstract: The trailer has a U-shaped chassis which is supported by tyred wheels 12 mounted on stub axles. The chassis has a removable floor 16 and is open at the roar to define a load-receiving recess such that, with the floor removed, the trailer can be reversed about the load. A lifting device 29 is upstanding from the chassis and has a lifting point 33 disposed vertically above the load-receiving recess. The floor 16 can then be replaced and the load lowered onto the floor. A towing bar 18 at the front of the trailer is pivotally coupled to the chassis so that the trailer can be tipped without uncoupling the trailer from a towing vehicle. A U-shaped frame 23 is supported above the chassis with intervening side panels. The tyred wheels 12 can be removed to support the chassis on castors 28, and a worktop can be fitted to the frame so that the trailer can be used as a workbench. The lifting point 33 can also be repositioned forwardly of the chassis and stabilising bars fitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237282-A (GB)
Title: Moulding elastomers using heat-destructible polystyrene core
Inventor: PEETERS ANTOON
IPC: B29C61/00
Filed: 1989-10-25
Abstract: The specification describes and claims a method of making an inflatable moulding element comprising a layer of elastomeric material suitable for use in a process in which the inflatable element is located within an outer mould, a curable resin is moulded between the outer mould and the inflatable element with the inflatable element containing fluid under pressure which may be subsequently released to permit recovery of the inflatable element. The method comprises the steps of     (i) procuring a support comprising a mass of polystyrene foam; (ii) working the support to shape it into a foam mass of dimensions and configuration conforming to those required of the interior of the elastic inflatable element; (iii) applying to the surface of the support a coating of a silicone composition capable of curing to an elastomeric condition at a temperature less than 140 DEG C and preferably at room temperature; (iv) curing the composition to convert the coating into said layer of elastomeric material and (v) heating the support to a temperature sufficient to substantially reduce the volume of the polystyrene mass, e.g. 150 DEG C.
Patent GB-2224648-A (GB)
Title: Work tops with bowl attachments
Inventor: WILLIS GAVIN REX
IPC: E03C1/33
Filed: 1989-10-26
Abstract: A work top having a bowl attachment, comprises a substrate (18) in which a hole (19) is formed to receive the bowl (10). A rebate (20) is formed around the hole on the upper side of the substrate in which a perimeter member (13) is seated. The inner peripheral part of the perimeter member overhangs the hole in the substrate and a bowl (10) having an encircling image is secured to the overhanging part of the perimeter member. A facing sheet (24) is bonded to the upper side of the substrate and to the face of the perimeter member with an aperture in the sheet to register with the opening in the perimeter member. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2227011-A (GB)
Title: Multi-storey vehicle park
Inventor: SOO-CHEOL JUNG
IPC: E04H6/42
Filed: 1989-12-20
Abstract: A rack-like vehicle support structure, 1, is serviced by a horizontally-movable elevator 21, one storey higher than structure 1. The elevator is driven by sprockets 44 engaging spring-loaded chains (6), (Fig. 10, not shown), arranged along the edges of some of the floors F. The elevator carries a vertically-movable platform 22 on which is mounted a turntable 23 carrying, in turn, extensible vehicle support 24, with three telescoping parts extended and contracted by wire and pulley arrangements (111, 115, 116) driven by motors 105. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239782-A (GB)
Title: Crash helmet with visor wiper
Inventor: SPENCER EDWIN
IPC: A42B3/26
Filed: 1990-01-16
Abstract: A crash helmet has a visor wiper 2 which sweeps rain and snow from the visor by moving automatically in a semi-circular, arc-like movement. The visor wiper comprises an arm and a replaceable blade and is operated by a small battery driven electric motor mounted in the helmet. The wiper arm is connected to the electric motor by a drive shaft with appropriate mechanism to ensure that the wiper reverses direction at the end of each sweep so that it goes back and forth. The whole operation is controlled by a conveniently placed switch on the helmet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240087-A (GB)
Title: Cover
Inventor: LAWRENCE ROBERT
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 1990-01-18
Abstract: A cover for a flat article, such as a record, compact disc, or computer diskette, comprises front and rear rectangular sheets which have an aspect ratio of two to one and are secured to one another along one long side 14 and the two short sides 12 to leave one open side for the insertion of the flat article, and aligned fold lines formed on the front and rear sheets for enabling the cover to be collapsed to a closed position, Fig 4, the fold lines on each sheet including a first fold line 16 dividing the rectangular sheets into two equal squares, and a second fold line 26 extending from the centre point of the closed long side diagonally to the opposite corner of one of the squares. A third fold line 28 facilitates the opening and closing, which may be a snap action. To close the cover, edge 32 is pivoted about the mid-point of side 14 arrow 34; folding occurs along lines 26, 28. When open, Fig 3, the article is inserted between the squares 20a and 20b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231124-A (GB)
Title: Torsion dampers
Inventor: GRATON MICHEL
IPC: F16F15/129
Filed: 1990-05-01
Abstract: A torsion damping device includes a damper plate (15), a hub (10) and a guide ring (25), all mounted coaxially with each other, together with a draw ring (138) and a contact ring (133). A resilient gripping means (160) associated with the draw ring is, with the latter, confined axially between the contact ring (133) and the damper plate, by virtue of an axial protuberance (156) which is fixed with respect to at least one of the damper plate (15) and contact ring (133). The draw ring (138) engages on one of the two elements comprising the damper plate (15) and the contact ring (133) under the influence of the said resilient gripping means (160), the latter engaging on the other one of these two elements. The invention is especially applicable to automotive vehicles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231913-A (GB)
Title: Support for plant canes and the like
Inventor: MANNING MARCUS ROBERT
IPC: F16B2/22
Filed: 1990-05-09
Abstract: A support for a plant cane or the like comprises a first part having slotting 18 locatable on a plant pot rim or other retention structure, and connected integrally therewith a second part having jaws 28 for holding a plant cane. The support being formed as a plastics moulding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236296-A (GB)
Title: Pulling device with an integral stress sensor
Inventor: CASTAGNOLI CLAUDE
IPC: B66D3/02
Filed: 1990-05-31
Abstract: On the bar 1 which forms a frame for supporting the pulling device are situated strain gauges 16 and associated reading member 17 in a zone 15 situated between the anchorage means 13' and the region in which move the squeezing members 2, 3 for pulling on the linking means 4. The deformation undergone by the bar 1 under the effect of the load or of the tension on the linking means 4 in the zone 15 is in a linear proportion to the value of this load or tension, the said tension being picked up by the strain gauges 16, the resulting signals being translated onto the reading means 17. Squeezing members 2, 3 grip cable 4 alternately depending on which way lever 8 is moved. The device permits of convenient reading of the traction stress being applied to a load or the tension stress being exerted by a linking means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235960-A (GB)
Title: Accelerator pedal assembly
Inventor: YOKOYAMA HIROSHI
IPC: F16F7/10
Filed: 1990-06-26
Abstract: A lever 1 is supported at its generally middle portion by a pivot shaft 2 and thus has upper and lower portions which are bounded by the middle portion. A foot board 3 is pivotally mounted on the lower portion. The upper end of the lever 1 has a circular recess 6 for connection to an accelerator cable 4. The upper portion carries a damping mass 5 for suppressing resonant vibration of the lever. The mass 5 is so positioned that its centre of gravity G is on a straight line L which passes through the centre P of the pivoted middle portion and the centre Q of the recess 6. Thus, when the foot board 3 is depressed, the inertial force of the damping mass does not produce a torsional stress in the lever 1, because no moment is produced around the line L. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250174-A (GB)
Title: Ashtray
Inventor: PETERS ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: A24F19/00
Filed: 1990-11-28
Abstract: Ashtray 1 is mounted to wall 2 and comprises ash receptacle 1a which hooks onto bracket 1b. Bracket 1b has an inclined guard G that covers any ash contents in receptacle 1a. Receptacle 1a can be removed from bracket 1b to empty the contents of the receptacle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239740-A (GB)
Title: Controlled output unipolar ion generator
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: H01T23/00
Filed: 1991-01-18
Abstract: A unipolar ion generator for use in atmospheric dispersion studies which may be pre-set to give a desired output current, such output current being steady and controllable, any fluctuations in the current being corrected by use of a control circuit. The output current is unaffected by adverse weather conditions and surface electrode conditions.
Patent GB-2252530-A (GB)
Title: Arm support
Inventor: SKEWS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B41J29/00
Filed: 1991-02-05
Abstract: The invention provides an arm support (eg for typists, keyboard operators, etc) 10 comprising support means 12 in the form of a U-shaped channel which is preferably pivotally carried by a first arm member 20. The first arm member 20 is pivotally connected to a second arm member 28 which is provided at its opposite end with a boss assembly 32 including a roller bearing assembly (not shown). A collar 40 is carried on a screw threaded shaft so as to support the arm 10 over a work surface 68. A locking disc 42 has a screw threaded inner hole which engages with the shaft such that the height H of the arm 10 is adjustable with respect to the work surface 68. The arm 10 is attached to the work surface 68 by clamping means including a first clamp part 46 and a second clamp part 58. The first clamp part has an upper clamp surface and the second part has a lower clamp surface 56 which cooperates to engage an edge of a work surface 68. A clamping member 64 is rotatably adjustable to effect securement of the arm to the work surface edge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243208-A (GB)
Title: Electric discharge lamp for automotive vehicles
Inventor: SEGOSHI TORU
IPC: F21V11/16
Filed: 1991-04-22
Abstract: An automotive lamp device comprises a metal lamp housing 1 having an opening for passing light therethrough, an electric-discharge lamp 3 accommodated in the lamp housing to provide a required amount of light to be emitted by the lamp device, a lens 9 having a series of modified prisms or ridges that bend the light beam generated by the discharge lamp into a desired pattern, and a finisher 11 for preventing propogation of light other than through the main lens section of the lens. The lamp housing and the finisher are made of metal and in addition electromagnetic shielding 10 is employed in or on the lens for preventing undesirable electromagnetic radiation generated by the discharge lamp from leaking through the lens to the exterior of the lamp housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244948-A (GB)
Title: Cutting apparatus for rolls of adhesive tape
Inventor: LEE HYOK
IPC: B26D1/40
Filed: 1991-05-09
Abstract: A base 1 is in two parts 1a and 1b on which are mounted support plates 3 and 3a, respectively. A tape roll T1 is mounted on a wheel 16 between plates 3 and 3a and for cutting uniform lengths of tape the tape is pressed by roller 8 against contact surfaces 7c and 7d at the ends of arms 7a of a rotatable roller 7 and is cut by engagement of blades of a cutting roller 9 in gloves 7e. The roller 7 is rotated by hand-knob 11 and is geared to the cutting roller. A bracket 5 and the support plate 3a carry a second roll of tape T2 from which desired lengths can be cut with the cutter 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243392-A (GB)
Title: Soil nailing
Inventor: BRIDLE RONALD JARMAN
IPC: E02D3/08
Filed: 1991-05-31
Abstract: An assembly (50, 58, 61) for use in a method of soil nailing has an elongate member (50) which is fired under tension into the ground from a gas pressure operated launcher (1). The assembly comprises an elongate member (50), an annular seal (61) slidably mounted on the member and co-operable in use with a breech (5) of the launcher to provide a breech seal, and a sabot (58) connected to the member at a location adjacent a forward end (54) of the member, the sabot being connected to the member by means (52, 64) permitting movement of the sabot relative to the member only in a direction towards the rear end of the member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246940-A (GB)
Title: Front mounted implements
Inventor: WIEMEYER BENNO
IPC: A01B59/048
Filed: 1991-07-03
Abstract: In a front-mounted agricultural implement for connection to the forward side of an agricultural vehicle, particularly to a tractor, in order to reduce to a minimum the visual obstruction of forward-mounted agricultural implements of thin type, it is provided that the geometry of the lateral components (11) of the forward-mounted implement (3, 4) located within the sight range of the vehicle driver, are not or are only slightly larger than the projection of the contour of the engine casing of the vehicle, the components of the forward-mounted implement (3, 4) within the sight range of the driver forming the plane of projection (13), and the projected lines (P) radiating from the driver in a central projection contact the upper longitudinal edges (14) of the motor casing (12), or extending at a small distance from the longitudinal edges (14) of the motor casing (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247958-A (GB)
Title: Multi-channel squid system
Inventor: MUECK HANS-MICHAEL
IPC: G01R33/035
Filed: 1991-09-06
Abstract: A multi-channel system for measuring spatial distribution of magnetic fluxes comprises high-frequency dissipative SQUID sensors (HFS1-HFS3) connected to a processing electronics (PrE) with a flux control loop and compensating coils (KS1-KS3). The processing electronics interrogates the sensors in succession, and integrators (I1-I3) of the flux control loop store compensating flux signals for application to the compensating coils. High-frequency generators (HFG1-HFG3) energise the SQUIDS at different frequencies under the control of a timer (TMR) to allow separation of information from the SQUIDS. The processing electronics may then have only one high-frequency amplifier, one amplitude demodulator and one phase detector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249795-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal polysiloxanes
Inventor: MCARDLE CIARAN BERNARD
IPC: C09K19/40
Filed: 1991-12-24
Abstract: Liquid crystal polymers, which may be used for optical information storage, either alone or in mixture with other liquid crystals, are of the general formula   <IMAGE>  wherein the mesogenic grouping M has a general structure   <IMAGE> wherein the rings P and Q are selected from phenyl, trans-cyclohexyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, dioxanyl, and bicyclo (2.2.2) octyl; and X, Y, Z, A and m are standard mesogenic groups.
Patent GB-2256716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the testing of fabrics
Inventor: REPPER D M
IPC: G01N33/36
Filed: 1992-04-16
Abstract: A fabric tester is shown generally at 10. The tester 10 comprises a hinged support plate 11 and six abrading tables 12a to 12f. Samples (not shown) of fabric to be tested are placed in known standard sample holders and attached to apertures 13a to 13f on plate 11. The plate 11 is movable from a raised position (figure 2), in which access to fabric samples and tables 12a - 12f can be had, to a working position (figure 1) adjacent tables 12a - 12f in which position plate 11 is given a repetitive, cyclic motion relative to tables 12a - 12f to cause fabric samples on plate 11 to be repeatedly rubbed against tables 12a to 12f to cause the samples to suffer wear.   The plate 11 may be moved by a guide member 9 connected to a shaft an arm 14 of which can be moved by an operator. Alternatively pivoted laws may provide such movements. The cyclic motion is provided by rotatable bearings 16a - 16c engaging in grooved members 18a - 18c on plate 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257146-A (GB)
Title: Flameproofing polymeric material
Inventor: WOLF RAINER
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 1992-06-30
Abstract: Compositions for flameproofing polymeric material comprising:   a) a halogenated alkylaryl ether, the aryl group of which may be substituted by halogen; preferably bromine,   b) a-tocopherol; and optionally   c) an organotin compound and/or an antimony oxide.   Component (c) is preferably selected from dibutyltin maloate, dioctyltin laurate and dibutyl and dioctyltin thioglycolates. Suitable polymeric materials to be flameproofed include polyethylene, polystyrene, ABS and particularly polypropylene in the form of fibers or foils, and thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers in general. The compositions may further include light stabilizers and antioxidants, e.g. sterically hindered phenols and/or sulphur or phosphorus-containing compounds.
Patent GB-2257285-A (GB)
Title: Device for supporting a sign.
Inventor: SHIPMAN CLIFFORD NOEL
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 1992-07-06
Abstract: A device for supporting a sign, especially a sign to be displayed on a motorway or other highway, takes the form of a pair of sockets 11, 12 and a support bracket 10 supporting the sockets in axial alignment and spaced apart in an axial direction. The device may readily be mounted upon a crash barrier 14. To that end, the support bracket 10 may be shaped to mate with the cross-sectional profile of the barrier 14. The sockets may be of circular or other cross-section to match that of the sign support member 15. Retaining means in the form of pins 16 co-operating with notches 13, may be provided to secure the sign support member relative to the sockets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273273-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle transportation carrier
Inventor: SUMMERFIELD LESLIE ROY
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 1992-12-10
Abstract: A bicycle transportation carrier which supports bicycles on their rear wheels with the front forks vertically above. The bicycles front wheels have been removed to allow the handle-bars to be rotated through 90 degrees to permit a denser loading configuration. The bicycle carrier has a quick release facility to attach it to a vehicle tow-bar. The carriers lower framework 3 which supports the rear bicycle wheel is hinged to allow it to be folded onto the carriers vertical framework 2 for compact storage. <IMAGE>